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grav_ityThis was an interesting one for me, because it kind of showcases how much I will forgive if 1) the MCs are both girls, and 2) one of those girls can light things on fire with her brain.
(The book had two of my ultimate pet peeves: general incompetence from characters who should be better, and a girl who is "better than other girls" because she doesn't like girly things, or want to do her job.)
So while the world-building didn't work for me, I really liked the romance. And the part where Denna could light people on fire with her brain. I'm not sure if it's a series (the book ends nicely, but there's plenty of room).
What it comes down to, really, is that we NEED more f/f fantasy books in the YA section, and this is a good gateway novel. I think Coulthurst has potential, and I think her next books will keep pushing boundaries that need to be pushed.
(The book had two of my ultimate pet peeves: general incompetence from characters who should be better, and a girl who is "better than other girls" because she doesn't like girly things, or want to do her job.)
So while the world-building didn't work for me, I really liked the romance. And the part where Denna could light people on fire with her brain. I'm not sure if it's a series (the book ends nicely, but there's plenty of room).
What it comes down to, really, is that we NEED more f/f fantasy books in the YA section, and this is a good gateway novel. I think Coulthurst has potential, and I think her next books will keep pushing boundaries that need to be pushed.
